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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.03, 961.12 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.03, 961.12 and 476.10 is: 656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.03 : 961.12 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.03/961.12 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.03x = 961.12 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.03x = 457,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,589.23/697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.48

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